#57 in Project & Work ManagementUpdated 2026-08

Freeter

by Freeter · Desktop organiser that groups project files, web apps and notes into workflows

20 — BenchRank score out of 100

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Overview

Freeter is a desktop app for Linux, Windows and Mac OS that gathers what you need for each project into one window. You pick a project from a drop-down, then arrange widgets — embedded web pages, file openers, templated web searches, to-do lists, command shortcuts, timers and notes — into workflows with tabs. A Shelf holds items needed across all projects.

Best for: People juggling several projects on one computer who want each project's tools in one window
Pricing: No prices are shown; the page states Freeter is free and open source software under the GNU GPL, with a Donate link.
Runs on: Linux

Strengths and trade-offs

Strengths

Desktop app for Linux, Windows and Mac OS
Widgets for web apps, files, web queries, notes, timers, commands
States it collects and transmits no telemetry or usage tracking
Free and open source under the GNU General Public License

Trade-offs

Desktop only; no mobile or browser version is mentioned
You build each project's workflow by hand before it saves you time
Page describes no team sharing, sync or backup between machines

How this score is made up

Each dimension is scored out of 100 and combined into the headline score using fixed weights.

MCP support: 0 out of 100
API quality: 0 out of 100
Documentation: 0 out of 100
Agent friendliness: 51 out of 100
Changelog: 80 out of 100
Marketing site structure: 45 out of 100
Operational trust: 0 out of 100

Measured, but not part of the score

Useful to know, but not a mark for or against the product — so these do not affect the ranking.

Openness: 40 out of 100
Maintenance: 70 out of 100

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